Deceased male identified as missing RMC cadet

The Commandant of the Royal Military College of Canada has confirmed that the man found dead Thursday afternoon by Kingston Police was that of first-year Officer Cadet Jeffrey Daniel Remmelgas.

“We cannot provide further information on the circumstances of the death as it occurred off campus in the City of Kingston and so as not to compromise the integrity of the investigation,” Brig.-Gen Sebastien Bouchard in a news release. “The Canadian Armed Forces are cooperating fully with the investigation by the City of Kingston Police.

“Our thoughts and prayers are with OCdt Remmelgas's family and loved ones and we will continue to support them during this most difficult time.''

Bouchard wrote that 19-year-old Remmelgas was declared a missing person on Oct. 13, and was found after an extensive search by Kingston Police.

In a news release sent out late Thursday night police said Remmelgas was found in a wooded area in the area of 1500 block of Princess Street at approximately 3 p.m. No foul play is suspected at this time and the man's family has been notified. An autopsy took place Friday.

Jeffrey, originally from Huntsville, was a general arts student and was training to be an infantry officer.